Father and Son (30 page)

Crime thriller fans, this novel is a must
read.
Jersey Girl Book Reviews

A gripping read… A fascinating study in
dark and evil… The stuff of Great British grit and dark, dark humour…
Beautifully cinematic… far more cinematic than a McDermid or a Rankin.
Crimefictionlover.com

This book was fantastic!! A wonderful
who-done-it!! I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
2ReadOrNot2Read

Barlow throws in plenty of twists… he
spins the yarn in fast-paced, very readable prose. HOPE ROAD is a fine novel,
the first in a series, and I look forward to reading the others.
Rough Edges

I can’t wait for the next book. Hope Road
is a fast-paced, exciting novel.
Preferred Reading

I loved the story. Little twists and turns
and an ending I did not expect.
Booketta

A wonderful read which I highly recommend.
[…] An engrossing story with fascinating and complex characters. The setting
is wonderfully portrayed. A tremendously exciting debut and I look forward to
more.
The Guy with the Glasses

Very highly recommended. Exactly the kind
of book I love. And I did love it.
Meeka’s Mind

John [Ray] is a great character.
Beth
Kemp

I enjoyed it tremendously.
Not the
Baseball Pitcher

I don’t know when I’ve read anything quite
so visual. Hope Road would make a great [TV] program.
Letters from Hill Farm

A pretty gripping story. The description of
the city was great too.
Click’s Clan

An intriguing murder mystery from start to
finish.
Welcome to Tweedling

You’ll be curious to find out where Barlow
plans to take John Ray in upcoming installments.
Nights and Weekends

This is an intriguing beginning for author
John Barlow […] A strong start.
His Futile Preoccupations

Looking forward to reading the next in the
series.
Today I Did This For Me

Praise for John Barlow’s previous
books

A cracking read that’s impossible to put
down.
Yorkshire Post

Barlow’s imagination appears unlimited,
almost attuned to a parallel world.
New York Times

John Barlow is back with another story
that’s surprising, funny and satisfying…
Intoxicated
delivers the goods.
It’s the real thing.
Washington Post

Wonderfully innovative. Magic realism meets
Yorkshire pragmatism.
Booklist

John Barlow demonstrates a vast love of
language and, above all, the ability to tell a riveting yarn.
Palm Beach
Post

John Barlow is the rare writer who can be
playfully inventive, while deeply in touch with literary traditions. Matthew
Pearl, author of
The Dante Club

Like T.C. Boyle, to whom he has been
appropriately compared, Barlow paints personalities in broad strokes… Barlow’s
lively imagination will carry along those who appreciate risk-taking fiction.
Kirkus

…masterfully written and paced, rich in
back story and subplots. At times enthralling and at others heartbreaking… a
rewarding novel by a gifted stylist.
Charleston Post

Copyright © 2013 by John Barlow

Cover design: Stuart Bache

This book is a work of fiction. All
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imagination or are used merely to add authenticity to the work. Any resemblance
to actual events, locales, or persons is entirely coincidental. All rights
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